Bethlehem Central School District

The Bethlehem Central School District is a public school district in New York State, serving approximately 5,100 students just south of Albany in the towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland in Albany County with a staff of 800+ and a budget of $92 million.The average class size ranges from 12 to 30 students and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.The District's motto is "Children and Learning are the heart of Bethlehem Central"."Teachers Teach, Students Learn" Scott Landry (terminated high school principal)The district's main office is located in Delmar, New York. Jody Monroe is currently the Superintendent, as Superintendent Douglas was recommended by the board to step down when he did not receive tenure.Board of educationThe Board of Education consists of 7 members who reside in the Bethlehem Central School District. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.Current Board Members: - Matt Downey - Lynne L. Lenhardt - Michael W. Cooper - Joanne Cunningham - Jonathan Fishbein - Dr. Charmaine L. Wijeyesinghe, Ed. D.7th board member Christine Beck resigned from the board in March 2017 and the board decided to leave her seat vacant as the elections are less than 2 months awayHistoryThe district was founded in 1930.SchoolsThe Bethlehem Central School District currently operates five neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school across the district.